This British Standard gives information and guidance for the use of BSEN1295‑1:1997, National AnnexA, the UK established method for the structural design of buried pipelines under various conditions of loading. The procedures are explained and, for situations where general assumptions can be made, loading tables are given.
NOTE The scope of BSEN1295‑1:1997 is restricted to the structural design of water supply pipelines, drains and sewers, and other water industry pipelines, whether operating at atmospheric, greater or lesser pressure.
The design for longitudinal effects is not covered (see BSEN1295‑1:1997, 5.4).